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Lewis Michael Jefferies

@lewismjefferies.camera

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Filmmaker / Photographer / Drone Pilot
Underwater | Documentary | Wildlife | Branded
Stock video & stills library
HSE Scuba & GVC Drone
🇬🇧Cornwall, UK

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4 months ago

Very pleasantly surprised to see one of my shots for @wwf_uk was used as the cover image for the last episode of Wild Isles, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

It features Dr Jenny Oates snorkelling amongst a lush meadow of Seagrass in Porthdinllaen, north Wales during seed picking field work with @projectseagrass in 2019 at the beginning of their Seagrass Ocean Rescue Project.

This episode of wild isles is about stories of the people who are working hard to restore biodiversity to the British Isles.

“Britain is globally important for wildlife, but it is also one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. Restoring nature can have far-reaching benefits for our wild isles and for ourselves. In this programme we meet the inspirational people trying to make a difference and some of the wildlife they are trying to protect.” - BBC

What I have already seen of the series has been amazing and so exciting to see the wildlife of our beautiful country captured in such incredible detail with some rarely witnessed behaviour.

Although I had nothing to do with the filming myself it’s been wonderful to see lots of friends, colleagues and acquaintances in the credits and involved in the making.

Well done to all involved, outstanding work 👏🏼

#wildisles #sirdavidattenborough
#projectseagrass #conservation #underwaterphotography #seagrass #marineconservation #nature #wales #photojournalism #naturephotography #lovenature #underthesea #ocean #lovenature #lovetheocean #capture_nature #underwater_world #wwf #padstowharbour #lovecornwall #wwfuk #bbcwildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine #bbc taken in United Kingdom by @lewismjefferies.camera

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4 years ago

BBC1, Tuesday 23rd September at 7pm on The One Show.

It was great to shoot this short film about the Octopus bloom for Brian Leith Productions @blpdocs.

Presented by the awesome @lizziedalywild and featuring my good friend, Dive Instructor David Roberts. As well as an awesome crew behind the scenes.

We were really up against it for this shoot and had to overcome a lot of challenges but succeeded in the end due an awesome, dedicated team!

I hope everyone enjoys it!

Underwater shoots involve a large, experienced crew with specialised skill sets, so a big thanks to everyone involved. It was great to work with some awesome people whose work I’ve admired over the last few years and also meet and work with some great new people too.

Directed by and Dive supervisor - @ellen_husain Hussian

Editor and Series Producer - Verity White

Assistant producer - Emily Davies

Dive Contractor - Brendon Rowe / @seawaysdiving

Safety Divers -
Ellie Marsh
David Palfrey @david_palfrey
Natalie-Turner-Blackman @natsturner

DOP - Underwater, topside and drone - Yours truly

Dive guide - Sophie A Shields & David Roberts @the.blind_photographer

Head of Production - Mandy Leith

Exec Producer - Tim Martin

Post Production - @filmsat59

Dive equipment hire - @espritfilm @the.esprit.kitroom

Location - @porthkerris.divers

thanks to -

Neil Brock, @bristolchanneldiving

a special personal thanks to Anna Roberts @annarobertsdirector

#naturalhistory #cameraman #octopus #underwatercamera #underwater #filmmaker #directorofphotography #cameraoperator #droneoperator #underthesea #underwatermacrophotography #underwaterphoto #underwatercamera #bbc #sealife #cornwall #lovecornwall taken in Cornwall, UK by @lewismjefferies.camera

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a year ago

In light of the proposed dredging works at Falmouth Docks, I wanted to reshare the trailer for my most recent short film: ‘The Hidden Wonders of St. Mawes Harbour.’ (Full film available on YouTube)

Just across the water from Falmouth, this whole area and the wider Fal Estuary are home to incredibly rare and precious marine habitats that desperately need to be preserved.

Under current plans, these ecosystems face direct threat from toxic chemicals locked in the seabed sediments. While the docks may need development, methods do exist to safely contain sediment and minimise negative impacts. There is simply no excuse for shortcuts.

Watch the full film on YouTube to see exactly what we are fighting to protect and follow and support @cornwallwildlifetrust & @stopthedredge to find out how you can help.

#FalEstuary #MarineConservation #SaveOurSeas #CornwallLife #marinelife by @lewismjefferies.camera

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6 hours ago

This World Octopus Day, a throwback to a feature on @bbcspringwatch of some footage from the amazing bloom we’ve been experiencing!
It was great to have the legendary @chrisgpackham2 talking over one of my sequences.

It’s been incredible to see so many of these animals over the last couple of years and witness some awesome behaviour firsthand.

However, there is no doubt that this huge influx has disrupted the marine food web. Hopefully, things settle into an equilibrium soon.

#octopus #cephalopod #underwatercinematography #underwatercamera #marinelife by @lewismjefferies.camera

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11 days ago

The incredible beauty of Seagrass meadows and a few of the many creatures that live among them!

You just can’t beat a snorkel here on a bright sunny day - pure magic! ✨

#seagrass #underwatercinematography #underwatercamera #lovecornwall #marinelife taken in Cornwall, UK by @lewismjefferies.camera

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13 days ago

Over the moon to have this image highly commended in the European Wildlife Photographer of the year competition @gdt.foto in the @rewildingeurope category showcasing the incredible work of The National Lobster Hatchery @padstowlobster.

“A new generation” captures a National Lobster Hatchery staff member releasing juvenile European lobsters into a rock pool, at St Michael’s Mount.

The hatchery works with fishermen, scientists, restaurants and the wider community, rearing young lobsters through their most vulnerable stages before releasing them into the sea. Releasing juvenile lobsters complements fisheries management and supports a species with significant ecological and economic value. The European lobster is the UK’s most valuable marine species, making healthy populations important not only for marine ecosystems, but also for the coastal communities whose livelihoods depend on them.

I really hope this image will help spark interest in marine wildlife and conservation and raise awareness of the incredible conservation work being done here in Cornwall to save species and habitats!

#marineconservation #underwaterphotography #splitshot #cornwall #underwater taken in Cornwall, UK by @lewismjefferies.camera

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18 days ago

2026 DRONE SHOWREEL — please tap and rotate your phone for full-screen viewing.

Commercial drone pilot with GVC licence, CAA operational authorisation, and £10 million public liability insurance.

Experienced working from boats, in built-up areas, filming action sports, flying in close proximity, indoors, and securing permissions to operate within flight restriction zones.
Kit: Mavic 3 Pro Cine — 5.1K, 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes HQ.

Get in touch to discuss your next project.

Huge thanks to the organisations and people I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years.

#dronepilot #aerialcinematography #dronevideography #cinematography #cameraoperator taken in Cornwall, UK by @lewismjefferies.camera

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a month ago

Blue sharks are the most fished shark species on Earth, with 10 million taken a year.

It’s a stat that stings when you start to recognise individual sharks as characters, and appreciate their beauty.

Filmed & Edited by @lewismjefferies.camera taken in Cornwall, United Kingdom by @lewismjefferies.camera

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a month ago

Aerial and ground camerawork for @octopusenergy

It’s been really interesting to document this wind turbine installation for @octopusenergy over the last couple of years, from dismantling an old turbine to laying the cables and ground works, then the final installation above.

Awesome to see this specialised and skilful workforce in action!

Shooting on -
@dji Mavic 3 Pro Cine
@sonyalpha A1 & A7 IV

#cameraoperator #dronepilot #dronecinematography #cameraman #renewablenergy taken in Cornwall, UK by @lewismjefferies.camera

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2 months ago

The miracle of life 🦈
Five shark egg cases in a lab at The Marine Biological Association @thembauk shows the development of the small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) embryo.
Hanging from the kelp, each translucent mermaid’s purse reveals a different stage of growth - starting as little more than a yolk sac, then slowly forming a spine, a heartbeat and tiny eyes, until a fully formed pup is ready to break free and swim.

It’s a rare chance to see the full arc of life unfold in one frame.

Shout out to Sebastien Lowe @s.lxwe who carefully cared for and prepared the egg cases and allowed me access to document his amazing work!
More to come!

Shot for a new photo story I’m developing about catsharks.

#catshark #eggcase #mermaidspurse #marinebiology #marinelife taken in Marine Biological Association by @lewismjefferies.camera

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2 months ago

Is there any more beautiful shark than our very own blue? Superb day taking Helen and the kids for their first open sea shark encounter with @bluesharksnorkel Penzance, the legend Gio Prince, all filmed by Lewis Jeffries, topside @apatrickmoran. What a day, full video to follow on my YouTube channel Steve Backshall official #wildlife #cornishwildlife by @lewismjefferies.camera

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2 months ago